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Market-Based Mechanisms Ad Hoc Committee

Tutorial Series

Over the course of the summer, an ad hoc, self-selected committee of the whole Climate Advisory Team (CAT) will consider issues around multi-sector market-based mechanisms. A tutorial series is being presented to develop a common understanding among interested members, enable joint learning, and prepare the group to respond meaningfully to State requests for input as the design of a market-based mechanism gets underway with the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative.

Four educational webinars are being planned, beginning in late June and wrapping up in early September. Invited experts will provide a web-based presentation followed by interaction with CAT members. TWG members and the public are invited to observe, but interaction will be reserved for CAT members. See the agenda for teleconference and webinar information.

Webinar Sessions

• Introduction to market-based mechanisms (conducted 06/28/07)
  Audio files:  (instructions for downloading and listening...)
  • Part 1 (6MB MP3)
  • Part 2 (7MB MP3)
  • Part 3 (9MB MP3)
  Documents:
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Glossary of Market Mechanism Terms (pdf)
• Key Lessons from other programs (conducted 07/23/07)
  Audio files:  (instructions for downloading and listening...)
  • Part 1 - Intros and Brian McLean presentation (7MB MP3)
  • Part 2 - Jill Duggan presentation (5MB MP3)
  • Part 3 - Franz Litz RGGI presentation(3MB MP3)
  • Part 4 - Phil Carver presentation(3MB MP3)
  • Part 5 - Franz Litz MAC presentation (2MB MP3)
  • Part 6 - Questions & Answers (5MB MP3)
  Documents:
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Session outline (pdf)
  Presenters:
  • Brian McLean, Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs, U.S. EPA
  • Jill Duggan, United Kingdom, DEFRA
  • Franz Litz, Center for Climate Strategies
  • Phil Carver, Oregon Department of Energy
• What are the key issues that are most germane to Washington in market based approaches? (conducted 08/24/07)
  Audio files:  (instructions for downloading and listening...)
  • Part 1 - Intros and Jeff King presentation (9.2MB MP3)
  • Part 2 - Jonathan Pershing presentation (12MB MP3)
  • Part 3 - Sonia Hamel presentation and Q&A (6.4MB MP3)

  Documents:

  • Session outline (pdf)
  • Introduction to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power System (pdf)
  • Emissions Trading in Washington: Considerations for the Electric Sector (pdf)
  • Market Market-Based Transportation Options Based Transportation Options for a Lower Carbon Future (pdf)
  Presenters:
  • Jeff King, Senior Resource Analyst for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council
  • Jonathan Pershing, Director of the Climate, Energy and Pollution Program at the World Resources Institute
  • Sonia Hamel, Senior Associate with the Center for Climate Strategies
• A chance to hear from emerging Washington-based perspectives on market mechanisms   (conducted 09/12/07)
  Audio files:   (instructions for downloading and listening...)
  • Part 1 - Intros, Collins Sprague and Ken Johnson presentations (12.1MB MP3)
  • Part 2 - Dave Chen presentation (12.1MB MP3)
  • Part 3 - Peggy Duxbury and Amit Ronen presentations, Q&A (3.8MB MP3)

  Presentations and Documents:

  • Ideas for the Electricity Sector
  • Collins Sprague, Avista Corporation
    • Presentation
    • Background Document: Methods of Allocating Allowances to the Electric Sector 
  • Ken Johnson, Puget Sound Energy
    • Presentation
  • Implications of Federal Action for WA
    • Peggy Duxbury, Seattle City Light
      • Presentation
    • Amit Ronen, Congressional Staffer
  • How Policies and Market-Based Mechanisms Interact
    • Dave Chen, Oregon INC
  
  

  Background materials

  WRI Paper on GHG Emissions Trading:
  Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading in the United States; Observations and Lessons from the OTC NOx Budget Program

  WRI Issue Brief on Carbon Tax:
  Taxing Carbon to Finance Tax Reform

  Paper on Emissions Trading Experience in the US from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:
  Emissions Trading in the U.S.: Experience, Lessons and Considerations for Greenhouse Gases

  California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard program:
  The Role of a Low Carbon Fuel Standard in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Protecting Our Economy (1/10/11: document is currently unavailable)

  
  

  How to download and listen to MP3 audio files

  Each webinar lasts approximately 2 hours. The recording has been split into 3 parts, in order to make smaller files that will download faster. If the files are played as a "playlist", you will not notice a break.
  1. You will need a computer with speakers or a headset, an internet connection, and an audio/media player that can play MP3 files.
  2. To download the MP3 files, click on the link. Save the the file to your computer in a location you can easily find, such as your desktop or your personal documents folder. If you are on a dialup connection, it could take several minutes for the file to download to your computer.
  3. To play the MP3 files, go to the location where you saved the files and double-click on one. The player will automatically launch and begin to play the file.
  4. If the file won't play, you may not have an audio player installed on your computer. You can download a free audio player here.
  5. If the file plays but you can't hear it:
     • Check to be sure that your headset or speakers are properly connected to your computer.
     • Check the volume setting on your computer. It may be set to mute or may be turned down too low to hear.
     • You may not have a sound card installed inside your computer. You will not be able to hear any sound if you do not have a sound card.

  Presenter Information

  Franz Litz | Bio (pdf) | Contact |
  Sonia Hamel | Bio (pdf) | Contact |